title: [Glomerular function and renal functional reserve].
abstract: Protein intake has been shown to raise glomerular filtration rate (GFR). The difference between peak and baseline GFR following acute protein load indicates renal functional reserve (RFR). In this paper, we review 1) normal glomerular function and its regulating factors, 2) the concept of RFR and the mechanism by which the acute protein load induces hyperfiltration response in healthy subjects and 3) the RFR in patients with renal disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Yamanashi Medical College, Japan.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ueno
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tago
mesh_terms: D005919:Glomerular Filtration Rate; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D007678:Kidney Glomerulus / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology